A dao (sabre). China, 19th Century. Photo Czerny's - Sarzana

Slightly curved, single-edged blade, double fuller; disc-shaped iron quillon relieved at the border; iron pommel and ring-nut, slightly curved grip covered with fabric straps. Scabbard of lacquered wood with iron mounts. dimensions: length 93,5 cm. Lot 562. Estimation : 400 / 500 €

Czerny's - Sarzana, Italy. Dimanche 3 juin 2012. Teatro Impavidi. Tel. +39 0187 691376.